This Weekend's Upcoming Omaha Area Events

Omaha NE

19 August, 2021

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OMAHA, NE — Happy weekend, Omaha! Check out what's new on your Omaha Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a coat drive, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Omaha area: After Hours - ECS - West O Chamber When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: West O Chamber What: Event listing from West O Chamber: Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMAfter Hours Thursday, August 19th 4:00 - 6:00 PM ECS 2720 N 206th Street Omaha, NE After hours party with drinks, food, networking and much more! Learn More Softball: JV - Elkhorn High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Elkhorn High School What: Event listing from Elkhorn High School: Thursday and August 19 at 5:00 PMhttps://www.easternmidconference.org/public/genie/428/school/3/date/2019-04-16/view/month/ Learn More Volleyball: V - Bennington Public Schools When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools What: Event listing from Bennington Public Schools: Thursday and August 19 at 6:00 PMhttps://www.easternmidconference.org/public/genie/428/school/1/date/2019-04-16/view/month/ Learn More KLHHS/HSA Open House - Keith Lutz Horizon High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Keith Lutz Horizon High School What: Event listing from Keith Lutz Horizon High School: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Volleyball: Girls Varsity vs. Lincoln East (Away) When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High School What: Event listing from Gretna High School: Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 PMType: Jamboree Opponent: Lincoln East Learn More Red Wanting Blue with Jaguar James When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Holland Center What: Join us on the Holland Center's east lawn where we'll feature live performances May - October showcasing a variety of national touring and local performing artists. Red Wanting Blue is a rock 'n' roll band that has been touring for nearly two decades playing around 200 live sh... Learn More Stop Light Party Vol 2 When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bushwackers Saloon & Dance Hall What: Back by popular demand, we are hosting Stop Light Party Vol 2 but this time we have a twist. We'll be announcing the theme the week of August 8th. Our doors will open at 5 PM and the cover charge will start at 7 PM. $10.00 for anyone between the ages of 18 to 20. $5.00 for an... Learn More Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Conversations: COVID and Mental Health with LMU's Special Assistant fo When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:30 p.m. Where: https://www.trifaith.org/events/open-hearts-open-minds-open-conversations-covid-and-mental-health-with-lmus-special-assistant-for-wellness-dr-roy-pereira-sj-phd/ What: Registration: https://www.trifaith.org/event... Join Wendy for a chance to meet Loyola Marymount University's Rev. Roy Pereira, SJ, PhD, during this Open Conversation on mental health during a global pandemic. Dr. Pereira has been researching how mental and emotional health ca... Learn More After Work Hike When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Fontenelle Forest What: Need to de-stress after a long work week? Just looking to make some new hiking buddies? Join us for a relaxing, naturalist-guided "After Work Hike". . . It's like happy hour, but nature-style! After Work Hikes occur every other Friday from April to December. Participants shoul... Learn More Lopez Family Fundraiser When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Woodcliff Community Center, 980 County Road West, Fremont, Nebraska, 68025, United States What: Meet Juan and Miranda, and their two kids. Juan is on the Nickerson Volunteer Fire Dept. and Miranda is currently pregnant with their 3rd child and has just been diagnosed with stage 3 breast Cancer. Please join us and help take some financial burden off their shoulders. Host... Learn More Gallery Features Nature Photographer When: Friday, August 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wilkerson Artworks, 601 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, 68048, United States What: The public is invited to the Opening Night of the exhibit, "The Natural World: Up Close and Personal," on Friday, August 20th, from 6pm to 8pm. For 3 weeks, the beautiful photography of Plattsmouth resident, John Thomason, will be featured at Wilkerson Art Works, 601 Main Stre... Learn More Football: V - Bennington Public Schools When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools What: Event listing from Bennington Public Schools: Friday, August 20 at 7:00 PMhttps://www.easternmidconference.org/public/genie/428/school/1/date/2019-04-16/view/month/ Learn More Women's Faith Event: Rise Stronger When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln, 1040 P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508, United States What: Rise Stronger Group (www.RiseStrongerGroup.com) will be holding a Women's Faith Event hosted by Stephanie Johnson to equip and empower women to live victoriously in the calling given to them by God, in times such as these! The event will take place on August 21 from 9 a.m. to ... Learn More Watercolor Painting for Beginners When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park What: This course will focus on the fundamentals of watercolor painting. In this hour we will learn how to set up your workspace, how to plan a painting, and how to best approach layering your work from start to finish. We will use a reference image in the classroom set up and instr... Learn More Intermediate Watercolor Painting: Layers When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park What: Learn about blending and using fall colors to create value and depth, using a "scumbling" technique and alternative tools.This class is for intermediate painters. Instructor Samantha Guelden will guide you each step of the way as you learn about alternative tools that can be u... Learn More Basket Weaving: Autumn Blessings When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens What: Basket weaving is an ancient art form that uses botanical materials to create functional pieces that you can enjoy for years to come. Jeannie Sisson of Woven Keepsakes will conduct this workshop, where "fun and friendships intertwine" and participants will create their own bas... Learn More Family Adventure Days at Neale Woods When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: 14323 Edith Marie Avenue What: Does your family enjoy outdoor games and friendly competition? If so, Family Adventure Days is for you! Bring your athletic spirit and participate in outdoor games and a relay race with the family! Compete against one another to see who has the best skills to make it through t... Learn More Storm Chasers Night - West O Chamber When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: West O Chamber What: Event listing from West O Chamber: Saturday, August 21 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Storm Chasers Night with the West O Chamber Omaha Storm Chasers vs Columbus Game starts at 7:05 PM Ticket Includes: George Brett Indoor/Outdoor Party Suite Private area with Cash Bar Av... Learn More Bushwackers Live presents Cooper James! When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:30 p.m. Where: Bushwackers Saloon & Dance Hall What: Bushwackers loves supporting local music and this guy is as local as it gets! Come see Cooper James rock the Bushwackers Live stage on Saturday, August 21st, 2021. Our doors open at 5 PM and there is no cover charge until 7 PM - $5.00. Come early and grab some food while danc... Learn More BIT-Omaha's Chapter Launch Party at Omaha Virtual Reality When: Sunday, August 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Omaha Virtual Reality What: August marks the official launch of Blacks In Technology Omaha, & what is a launch without an Official Chapter Launch Party! The free event ($10 suggested donation), will be held at Omaha Virtual Reality in the Capitol District on Sunday, August 22nd from 4-6pm. Come see u... Learn More 2021 Inaugural CASA Classic When: Monday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Oak Hills Country Club What: For 23 years, CASA Volunteers have provided an individualized voice and advocated for interventions and services that improve outcomes of well-being, safety, and permanency for our children. CASA Volunteers ensure that children are placed in appropriate, safe, and nurturing en... Learn More GMS Yummy Yoga Club - Gretna Middle School When: Monday, August 23rd at 3:05 p.m. Where: Gretna Middle School What: Event listing from Gretna Middle School: Monday, August 23 from 3:05 PM to 4:05 PMhttps://www.easternmidconference.org/public/genie/428/school/578/date/2019-07-01/view/month/ Learn More Botanical Design: Intro to the Compote Style Arrangement When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens What: Make beautiful floral designs to display at home or give as a gift. Each workshop has its own unique theme which allows the participant to enjoy a new experience each time they participate. This month, receive step-by-step instruction on creating a European hand-tied bouquet. ... Learn More Post Prom Meeting - Bennington Public Schools When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools What: Event listing from Bennington Public Schools: Monday, August 23 at 6:30 PMhttps://www.easternmidconference.org/public/genie/428/school/1/date/2019-04-16/view/month/ Learn More PTO Meeting - Arbor View Elementary School When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Arbor View Elementary School What: Event listing from Arbor View Elementary School: Monday, August 23 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Golf: Girls Varsity vs. Beatrice High School (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Gretna High School What: Event listing from Gretna High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 9:00 AMType: Invitational Opponent: Beatrice High School Learn More Picture Day - Keith Lutz Horizon High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Keith Lutz Horizon High School What: Event listing from Keith Lutz Horizon High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Volleyball: JV - Bennington Public Schools When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools What: Event listing from Bennington Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 at 4:30 PMhttps://www.easternmidconference.org/public/genie/428/school/1/date/2019-04-16/view/month/ Learn More Volleyball: Reserve - Bennington Public Schools When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools What: Event listing from Bennington Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 at 4:30 PMhttps://www.easternmidconference.org/public/genie/428/school/1/date/2019-04-16/view/month/ Learn More Information Session for Tri-Faith Teen Council When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Tri Faith Initiative What: Details: https://www.trifaith.org/event... Be a part of the Tri-Faith Teen Council! What do we do?We create memorable social events for teens in the Tri-Faith community and their friends. How do we do it?The council works on planning memorable events with the help of local bus... Learn More Heroes of Scripture: Noah (Nuh) and the Flood - A Tri-Faith Clerg When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: https://www.trifaith.org/events/heroes-of-scripture-noah-nuh-and-the-flood-a-tri-faith-clergy-conversation What: Registration: https://www.trifaith.org/events/heroes-of-scripture-noah-nuh-and-the-flood-a-tri-faith-clergy-conversation Join us for our final session of "Heroes of Scripture: A Tri-Faith Clergy Conversation," an example of real-life interfaith dialogue in action. Through this... Learn More GHS School Pictures - Gretna High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High School What: Event listing from Gretna High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 PMComments: HS Picture Day Learn More Chamber Luncheon - EPS Foundation - West O Chamber When: Wednesday, August 25th at 11:30 a.m. Where: West O Chamber What: Event listing from West O Chamber: Wednesday, August 25 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMChamber Luncheon Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation 20272 Veterans Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022 SUPERINTENDENT LUNCHEON Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Omaha Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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